Two of Rome’s busiest metro stations on the A line are closed this summer for renovation ahead of the Vatican’s Jubilee Year 2025.
Ottaviano station, near the Vatican, shut today (22nd July) until 9th September. Meanwhile the central Spagna station, at the Spanish Steps, closed on 15th July 15 and will reopen on 3rd October.
During the renovations, trains will pass through Ottaviano and Spagna stations without stopping.
The city advises those needing to reach the Ottaviano area to disembark at either Lepanto or Cipro stations or use buses 490 and 590. For Spagna, the nearest metro stations are Flaminio and Barberini.
Rome’s public transport network is undergoing significant upgrades in preparation for the Jubilee, causing inevitable inconvenience to commuters and tourists.
The city is temporarily replacing trams with buses to facilitate the redevelopment of the Porta Maggiore tram depot, with changes occurring on various dates between July and December.
Additionally, the Metro A line currently closes early at 21:00 from Sunday to Thursday. Shuttle buses replace subway service after 21:00 on these days. This schedule will continue until 5th December to complete maintenance work before the Jubilee Year. Millions of extra pilgrims and tourists are expected to visit the Eternal City in 2025.
Works on the metro have uncovered numerous and significant archaeological finds.
